Tag: Patent
Patent: Apple toying with projectors in their portable lineup
We’ve been holding off on a lot of patent related posts lately because, well, simply put, they’re a lot of hubbub over nothing. However, one...
U.S. ITC to review Apple’s patent complaints against HTC
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to take a look at Apple’s complaints against HTC for patent infringement. As announced today on the agency’s...
Apple being sued over quickly-booting devices
Apple is yet again involved in another legal battle which is guaranteed to inspire eye-rolling everywhere: Operating Systems Solutions, based in (like you need me...
Wait, what? Apple sued over iPod and iPhone media playback
It’s not a normal week unless someone decides it is time to sue Apple. Adding to the ever growing pile this time around is Affinity...
HTC willing to negotiate with Apple over patent rulings
HTC has shown willingness to negotiate with Apple over recent patent rulings. CFO Winston Yung suggested that HTC is willing to begin dialog and has...
Patent wars could heat up, Nortel patent sale approved
We reported back on Canada Day (July 1) that Nortel managed to sell off its patent portfolio to a large consortium for $4.5 billion dollars....
Apple continues lawsuit barrage against HTC, files new complaint with ITC
If Apple has its way with the competition, no handset will look or feel like iOS in any capacity. Apple has continued protecting its patents...
Nortel sells $4.5 billion worth of patents to consortium which includes Apple
All of Nortel’s patents have been sold to a consortium consisting of Apple, EMC, Ericsson, Microsoft, Sony, and Research In Motion. More than 6000 wireless,...
Apple files patent for correcting camera tilt
Today, Apple filed a patent for technology that will correct photos with perspective and tilt distortion. The patent indicates that devices such as iPhones could use...
Apple, and others, now free to bid on Nortel patents
With the little guys, like Microsoft, Nokia, and Hewlett-Packard, complaining about the auction and the potential for unfair monopolies in the mobile industry, the Justice...
Apple wins a pretty vague touch screen patent
Three years after its filing, Apple has finally won the patent for “[a] computer-implemented method, for use in conjunction with a portable multifunction device with...
Apple looking to make smartphones a little smarter in new patent
Clearly smartphones aren’t smart enough for Apple’s standards. Given the computing power, and the inclusion of GPS in these devices, it’s still a bit of...
New camera technology patent promises more features… and the loss of your freedom
Just a few days before Steve Jobs will kick off this year’s WWDC with one of his famous keynotes, we came across this report on...
Apple looking to provide iCal meeting alerts based on your location
We can all pretty much agree that iOS notifications are pretty useless in their current state. But, rest assured, Apple seems to be working on...
iOS developers pool resources to fend off Lodsys in court, if it comes to that
Are you a small developer who’s received a threatening letter from Lodsys over its alleged patent on in-app purchases? Wondering if you’ll have to go...
Apple now owns 200 Freescale Semiconductor Inc. patents
According to sources, Apple has purchased 200 patents from Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. While that may not be all that noteworthy, Freescale Secmiconductor, Inc. originally belonged...
Apple researched privacy screens back in 2009
Have you ever noticed some jerk peeking over your shoulder at your iPhone or iPad screen, watching what you’re doing? Apple may just have your...
Developers ask Apple to help with Lodsys via bug reports
Last Friday several developers began receiving threatening letters via FedEx from a patent troll called Lodsys. This company doesn’t actually build products, but in fact...